You have a Ludwig Pioneer snare. You could expect $150 to $175 on eBay. I've paid more for mint pioneers. Yours appears to be average condition.

if that were my drum, i wouldnt cut it loose for less than 250. the original heads and snare wires are a big plus to collectors and vintage enthusiasts like myself. thats a beauty!

mike

Mike,

The reason I say $175 is for the past few months that's where the Pioneer market has been. Just picked up a silver in pretty good shape...will be near mint after I clean it. I think it was around $150. I paid $220 for my red last year and it looks like it was built yesterday. I'm with you, I would not sell some of my nice ones for under $220 or so, but I appreciate the lowley pioneer and don't need the cash.

I also think the pioneer values will continue to go up since they are now becoming "collectible" ....finally...

Buy now and hold...

I tell ya, if I could find a 67 blue sparkle for $150 - $175 I would be all over it!

There have been several nice blue drums the past couple months for under $200. There was a mint one for $199 BIN with free shipping. Someone got it before me. I'm looking for a blue with chrome to replace the current one with nickel.

i paid 180 for my 64 sky blue pearl about 4 years ago. i paid 500 for my galaxy a couple of years ago(ive seen them go for 750 plus). i paid 200 for a pristine wmp a month or so ago on ebay. i love the 6 luggers.

mike

Thanks all. I played this drum in 4th & 5th grade band class in 1968-9. And maybe 10 times since then. It's been in it's cloth carrying case in the attic since then. I think the condition is above average from other drums I've seen on the internet, but I'm no drum guru. The snare and all is original. There is a spot on one side that seems like residue from a sticker, but am worried about trying to remove it in case I would damage the finish. Also there are hand-written initials in cursive in what looks like pencil near the date, but not sure if I can read them correctly. They look like maybe R. C. (maybe A. C.) to me. I've posted a not so good photo. Is that the maker's initials? Were all drums signed? Was this a "school" drum?

Thanks.

I saw that, I just couldn't pull the trigger! I got a 6 1/2" purple and gold off dfo instead, but if I could find a blue sparkle 6 1/2" Pioneer, !!!!!!